WOLFEBORO — At 7:30 on Saturday evening, Oct. 13, on the expansive stage of the Kingswood Arts Center, 21 McManus Road, "The Piano Men" will tour the songs that Elton John and Billy Joel originated during the 1970s decade.

The Wolfeboro Friends of Music has booked this show which is expertly crafted by Jim Witter, a Dove Award nominee and Canadian Juno Award nominee. Jim's golden tenor voice and presence at the piano, backed up with live sound from his four-member instrumental band, salute two of the century's most popular song writers.

Rear screen projection on-stage is an integral part of the experience, weaving past sights and present sounds beginning with "Your Song" moving hit-by-hit through such chart classics as "My Life," "Candle in the Wind," "Rocket Man," "Just the Way You Are" and many more. By the time you hit l979, you're begging these musicians to just move back to 1970 and start all over again.

"The Piano Men" will have performed this show in 34 U.S. cities before 2012 is over, and given a nine-venue tour in Holland in November. Now based in Toronto and Nashville, Jim Witter is a Southern Ontario (Canada) native who started at a very early age performing in the comfort of his own living room. His Mother would play piano, and Jim would belt out the current hits. He knew that he was destined to have a career in the music business. "I never really thought of doing anything else," he says, "and neither did my parents because they always encouraged me to follow my dream." [Naples Daily News]

he combination of perseverance and Jim Witter's rich, powerful tenor voice have led to 10 top ten radio hits in Canada, 7 hit videos on CMT, and impressive chart action in the U.S. on Billboard and R&R. Jim's versatility as a creative artist has allowed him the opportunity to reach out and share his music and his infectious personality with audiences of all ages. Rob McAlear, Artistic Administrator of the Edmonton Symphony Orchestra, writes: "Jim Witter's show absolutely delighted our audience. He is a real professional whose appealing personality and wonderful musicianship make his performances so much fun ..."

This concert is the second of eight programs presented by Wolfeboro Friends of Music to people of the greater Lakes Region during its season, which runs from September through May. Tickets are available for $25 at the door; at Black's Paper Store and Avery Insurance in Wolfeboro; or at Innisfree Bookshop in Meredith; by calling (603) 569-2151; or by visiting the website at www.wfriendsofmusic.org.

Please note WFOM's special policy: High school students with ID will be admitted free of charge. A child accompanied by an adult ticket purchaser will be admitted free of charge.